In this resource, there is a nonfiction reading passage about the sharecropping, black codes, and post war troubles for former slaves during Reconstruction. Text includes an explanation of the tension between white land owners/former slave masters needing a work force and former slaves needing jobs for economic freedom. Short discussion of Reconstruction Amendments included. It is differentiated for your high, mid, and lower level students as you study about life in America during the Civil War and Reconstruction. Integrate US History content with your reading texts and meet each reader's needs with this set. Guided Reading Levels: Q-U-W

• Textbooks aren't what they used to be...if we have them at all. Often textbooks are written well above grade level and simply aren't interesting. I use my love of social studies to make passages engaging and informative for all levels of readers!

• Teach across the curriculum! Show your administration how you integrate and differentiate by implementing during guided reading groups, center time, or in a regular social studies block

• In my own classroom, they are often used at the end of a unit for review, as study guides, and even test prep

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How Does This Resource Make Me A Better Teacher?

• Your time is precious & the standards are plentiful
By integrating across content whenever possible, you save time and your students see connections across the curriculum!

• Differentiated Instruction is no longer optional-it is a must! There is no one-size-fits-all classroom. These passages are an easy way to check that off of your never-ending teacher to-do list!

• Reach your entire class with the same quality content. Each student in your class deserves a fair chance at the content. Let their passion for science and social studies thrive, regardless of their reading ability. While passages appear very similar, I can assure you hours of researching and writing have occurred on my behalf to ensure that each level is appropriate for your learners.

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